8 Kentucky Derby Cocktails for 2022

Brown Sugar-Peach Mint Julep

Made with a homemade dark brown sugar simple syrup and freshly muddled peaches, this fruity mint julep is perfect whether you need a festive Kentucky Derby cocktail.

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Blueberry Bourbon Smash

With its freshly muddled blueberries and bourbon, this cocktail is as pretty as it is Derby festive.

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Sweet Tea Mint Julep

Classic Southern sweet tea is muddled with fresh mint and mixed with bourbon to make a Derby-perfect drink that's always a crowd pleaser.

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Cherry-Orange Kentucky Mule

With a double dose of fruit, spicy ginger kick and bubbly finish, this cherry-orange Kentucky mule is bursting with fresh, seasonal flavor in every sip.

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Strawberry Mint Julep

Made with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, this mint julep has just the right sweetness to balance the bourbon for your perfect Derby cocktail.

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Peach-Maple  Bourbon Smash

Fresh peaches and bright mint come together with bourbon and maple syrup for a fruity, complex cocktail that's full of flavor.

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Rosemary  Kentucky Mule

Featuring a fresh rosemary simple syrup, tart lime juice and spicy ginger beer for a bubbly kick, this bourbon mule shows off a complex depth of flavors for one tasty drink.

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Cherry  Bourbon Smash

Bursting with sweet cherry flavor, a punch of citrus and a kick of mint, this cherry bourbon smash is one of the Kentucky Derby's best cocktails.

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Peach Mint Julep

I made this for our last gathering, and everyone raved about it, especially the bourbon lovers. The brown sugar syrup added such a nice flavor.

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